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INCLUSION AROUND THE WORLD
From kids to communities, see inspirational examples of how inclusion is taking root, and leading to real change, both at home and around the world.
FromTMZ
World Down Syndrome Day 2024 - Special Olympics Senegal Director Rajah Sy: ‘Inclusion is our keyword’
Breaking down barriers and promoting inclusion through sports has been a goal for almost 20 years since joining Special Olympics Senegal.
FromDeseret.com
How Unified Basketball Tournament impacted lives—for athletes and volunteers alike
The Special Olympics Unified Sports program is growing, and those involved couldn’t be happier.
FromMLB.com
Jesús Luzardo volunteers with Special Olympics
Luzardo encourages others to 'Go Coach!' with Special Olympics
FromCalgary Herald
Special Olympics program provides health care, education for athletes
This week, all 800 athletes competing in the Calgary Games will be offered health screenings/education.
FromFox 59
Polar Plunge celebrates 25 years of helping Special Olympics
The Polar Plunge, celebrating its 25th anniversary, challenges Hoosiers to take an icy dip to support local athletes with special needs.
FromCBC News
Canadian swimmer sees mentoring role after winning Special Olympics gold
Now that his team has won gold for Canada in the pool at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games, Tyler says he would like to someday help younger athletes as a coach.
FromCBC News
I was ashamed of my disabilities. Then my parents insisted I compete in the Special Olympics
I was 11 when my parents gave me a choice: I could quit figure skating or transfer to a new club that had a program for people with disabilities.
FromCBC News
Dad discovers joy of coaching Special Olympians
Larry Robbins says he's usually the "loudest one in the arena" when cheering for Team P.E.I.'s Special Olympians.
FromCleveland.com
Unified Special Olympics games create lasting bonds between Ohio students
John Marshall High School hosted a Unified basketball event for six high schools, bringing together typical and neurodivergent students to compete in basketball.
Three from GHS lobby in D.C. for Special Olympics
A New York contingent for the Special Olympics’ “Capitol Hill Day” in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 6 included 3 people from Guilderland High School: Unified Coach Alison Relyea, and athletes Alyssa O’Connor and Cole Miller.
FromWarwick Online
Hoxsie student donates $500 winnings to Special Olympics
First-grader Sofiah Kidd won a Feinstein Junior Scholar Golden Ticket, consisting of a $5,000 grant for her school and a $500 donation to a charity of her choice.
FromPR Newswire
FanSided and Special Olympics Return to Super Bowl Media Row with Unified Reporting Team
FanSided Hires Special Olympics Florida Athlete and Sportscaster, Malcom Harris-Gowdie as Unified Reporter
FromWJHL 11
Next stop Italy for Special Olympics snowboarder
Chris Furches took to a snowboard several years ago like a fish to water, and now the 24-year-old’s skill at the sport has garnered him an invite to next year’s Special Olympics World Games in Turin, Italy.
FromNBC: WDSU News 6
Louisiana Special Olympics athlete will compete on the national stage
Persephone White is preparing to compete in the USPA High School Nationals in powerlifting.
FromNBC: WBAL TV 11
Allegis Group Foundation, Aerotek to bring dozens of volunteers to Polar Bear Plunge
Every year, it takes hundreds of volunteers to put on an event like the Polar Bear Plunge.
FromCBS: WVLT
Athlete celebrates more than 10 years of competing at Special Olympics Tennessee
Halladay White has been an athlete with Special Olympics Tennessee for more than a decade.
FromEducation Week
Schools Should Boost Inclusion of Students With Disabilities, Tim Shriver Says
The United States does more to ensure access to education for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities than many other countries...
FromGloucester Times
Gloucester boys hoopers gift team manager Williamson with new shoes
A Special Olympics extraordinaire, Williamson, who has Asperger syndrome, has become a key part of the Fishermen athletics family.
FromRaiders News
AJ Cole surprises Las Vegas native and Special Olympics athlete with 'super' news
Sixteen-year-old Brandon Torquato is in store for a time of his life in the upcoming weeks.
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